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StreetAccount Summary - EU Market Recap: FTSE 100 (0.12%) to 9216.67, DAX (0.15%) to 23639.41, CAC40 (0.01%) to 7853.59, STOXX 600 (0.16%) to 554.12

Sep 19 ,2025

  • Synopsis:

    • European equity markets ended mixed to lower, with the Stoxx Europe 600 range-bound trading in a narrow range either side of unchanged on the day. Italy +0.7%, Switzerland +0.6% and Finland +0.5% led the outperformers, while Portugal (0.5%), Finland (0.4%) and the Netherlands (0.3%) joined France, Germany and the FTSE 100 among the underperformers.

    • In geopolitical developments, Presidents Trump and Xi to speak Friday following talks in Madrid that appeared to produce agreement on TikTok. Technology may feature in talks after Beijing ramped up scrutiny on Nvidia this week. Trump sounded positive ahead of the call, saying two sides close to a deal and flagged another extension of tariff deadline beyond November. Recent press reports have also mentioned possibility of new China purchase commitments involving soybeans and Boeing (BA) aircraft.

    • In other news, EU is planning to phase out bloc's use of Russian LNG at quicker pace after pressure from Trump. In politics, French PM Lecornu has begun a second phase of consultations with party leaders after first round of talks with political leaders, trade unions and business groups. Lecornu has not yet revealed his initial proposals, according to allies.

    • On the macro data front, UK retail sales a bit firmer than expected but GfK consumer confidence measure dipped amid worries over tax policy and inflation. UK government borrowing higher than expected ahead of November budget. Drop in German producer prices was larger than forecast. Also, latest French business climate index held steady despite uncertain political backdrop. Business confidence reading remained at 96 in September versus 95 forecast. Was the fourth consecutive month sentiment has held around the 96 level, yet below the long-term average of 100. Insee highlighted that business climate has improved in services and wholesale trade, stable in construction and weakened in manufacturing and retail trade.

    • In corporate news, Stabilus (STM.GR) is trading lower on the back of company's updated FY25 guidance after announcing it will adopt a transformation program to strengthen its long-term competitiveness. Stroeer SE & Co. (SAX.GR) also adjusted its outlook for FY25 downward. In the UK, Close Brothers Group (CBG.LN) postponed the publication of 2025 preliminary results by one week to 30-Sep. In management changes, BHP Group (BHP.LN) likely to appoint Geraldine Slattery as Mike Henry successor, FT reported.

    • In M&A, Spire Healthcare Group (SPI.LN) confirmed that it has commenced process to hold discussions with number of parties in relation to a range of options including potential sale. Credit Agricole (ACA.FP) has been reportedly working with Deutsche Bank and Rothschild to explore options on Banco BPM (BAMI.IM). Meanwhile, Scout24 (G24.GR) acquired Spanish online real estate platforms Fotocasa and Habitaclia. Also, EQT AB (EQT.SS) is seeking to sell GlobalConnect, according to the FT. Of note, shares in Dassault (AM.FP) are trading lower after a Poltico article flagged that Berlin is weighing to bring Sweden and UK into the €100B project as tensions simmer

    • The week ahead sees SNB and Riksbank interest rate decisions, Eurozone, France, Germany, UK Sep preliminary manufacturing/services PMIs, Germany Sep Ifo survey as well as earnings/updates from H&M Hennes & Mauritz (HM.B.SS), Kingfisher (KGF.LN), JD Sports Fashion (JD.LN), MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE (MFEB.IM), Smiths Group (SMIN.LN) and TUI Group (TUI1.GR).

  • Digest:

    • Sectors - STOXX Europe 600:

      • Outperformers

        • Banks +0.54%, Basic Resources +0.48%, Utilities +0.26%, Health Care +0.26%, Food & Beverage +0.13%, Insurance +0.10%, Chemicals (0.04%), Autos & Parts (0.10%), Travel & Leisure (0.16%), Telecom (0.16%)

      • Underperformers

        • Media (2.75%), Persnl & HHold Goods (1.01%), Financial Svcs (0.83%), Technology (0.82%), Oil & Gas (0.77%), Retail (0.67%), Construct & Mtls (0.27%), Ind Goods & Svcs (0.25%), Real Estate(0.18%)

    • Macro/Peripheral markets:

      • Geopolitics:

        • Trump ties new Russia sanctions to Europe's end of oil imports (Bloomberg)

        • Trump and Starmer renew 'special relationship' with £150bn US investment pledge (Reuters)

        • EU accelerates Russian LNG phaseout amid Trump pressure for tougher energy curbs (Bloomberg)

        • Estonian airspace violated by Russian jets on Friday, sources say (Reuters)

      • EU

        • Digital euro debate rolls on as finance ministers mull stablecoin rules (FT)

      • UK:

        • British consumer confidence dips amid economic slowdown fears (link)

        • Reeves risks £18bn shortfall if UK productivity gains falter, IFS warns (FT)

        • UK households shatter Isa records with £103bn cash savings surge (FT)

      • Germany

        • Germany explores how to replace France in Europe's flagship fighter jet project (Politico)

      • Switzerland

        • SNB set to hold rates steady as inflation eases cut pressure (Bloomberg)

      • Sweden

        • Swedish central bank seen on hold next week, but rate cut not ruled out, Reuters poll shows (Reuters)

    • Company news:

      • Notable Gainers

        • +17.2% AKW.FP (Akwel €9.52, +1.40) -- H1 earnings

        • +14.3% PRTC.LN (PureTech Health £1.22, +0.15) -- Tang Capital Management LLC announces 3.07% stake in PureTech Health PLC - filing

        • +13.9% SPI.LN (Spire Healthcare Group £2.47, +0.30) -- responds to speculation; confirms it has commenced process to hold discussions with number of parties in relation to a range of options including potential sale

        • +9.4% NXI.FP (Nexity €10.95, +0.94) -- Oddo upgrade

        • +9.3% TIMA.GR (ZEAL Network €49.40, +4.20) -- raises FY guidance

        • +5.6% EMG.LN (Man Group £1.76, +0.09) -- UBS upgrade

        • +5.6% PHARM.NA (Pharming Group €1.25, +0.07) -- sector move

        • +4.0% IDIA.SW (Idorsia CHF4.02, +0.15) -- receives approval from Swissmedic for JERAYGO

        • +3.3% BFSA.GR (Befesa €27.96, +0.90) -- initiated buy at UBS

        • +2.6% VLA.FP (Valneva €4.38, +0.11)

        • +2.1% GLEN.LN (Glencore £3.14, +0.07) -- Glencore reportedly weighing sale of its Kamoto copper mine in Congo -- Bloomberg

        • +1.8% AVTX.NA (Avantium €7.53, +0.13)

        • +1.4% ACA.FP (Credit Agricole €16.53, +0.23) -- Credit Agricole has been working with Deutsche Bank and Rothschild to explore options on Banco BPM -- Bloomberg, citing sources

        • +1.1% STLAM.IM (Stellantis €8.50, +0.09) -- Berenberg upgrade

        • +1.1% IPN.FP (Ipsen €115.50, +1.30) -- Ipsen's Bylvay (odevixibat) approved in Japan for rare liver disease PFIC

        • +0.7% ONCO.SS (Oncopeptides SEK4.79, +0.04) -- sector move

        • +0.3% ABVX.FP (Abivax €70.10, +0.20) -- sector move

        • +0.1% DBV.FP (DBV Technologies €1.63, -0.00) -- FDA panel to meet 9-Oct to discuss topics including influenza strains and allergen standardization

      • Notable Decliners

        • -34.8% FUM.LN (Futura Medical £0.06, -0.03) -- FY trading update

        • -20.6% THRU.LN (Thruvision Group £0.01, -0.00) -- FY earnings

        • -9.6% S30.FP (Solutions 30 €1.04, -0.11) -- BNP Paribas Exane downgrade

        • -8.6% KNIN.SW (Kuehne & Nagel CHF154.90, -14.60) -- Deutsche Bank downgrade

        • -6.6% SIGN.SW (SIG Combibloc Group CHF8.88, -0.63) -- Morgan Stanley downgrade

        • -5.7% LSEG.LN (London Stock Exchange Group £81.46, -4.94)

        • -5.7% AM.FP (Dassault Aviation €276.40, -16.80) -- Berlin is weighing bringing Sweden and UK into the €100B project as tensions simmer with France's Dassault -- Politico; initiated sell at Goldman Sachs

        • -5.2% G24.GR (Scout24 €103.10, -5.70) -- acquires Spanish online real estate platforms Fotocasa and Habitaclia

        • -3.7% ELK.NO (Elkem NOK25.82, -0.98)

        • -3.7% ILM1.GR (Medios €14.02, -0.54)

        • -2.8% STAB1L.GR (Stabilus €24.25, -0.70) -- updates FY guidance

        • -2.5% HO.FP (Thales €246.50, -6.30) -- initiated sell at Goldman Sachs

        • -2.3% CBG.LN (Close Brothers Group £4.86, -0.11) -- postpones publication of 2025 preliminary results by one week to 30-Sep-25

        • -2.2% EMBRAC.B.SS (Embracer Group SEK98.04, -2.24) -- ABG Sundal Collier downgrade

        • -2.1% AHT.LN (Ashtead Group £52.52, -1.12) -- RBC Capital Markets downgrade

        • -2.0% TFBANK.SS (TF Bank SEK170.50, -3.52) -- to change corporate name to Avarda Bank AB

    • EU companies reporting Monday:

      • France: GENFIT (GNFT.FP), Aelis Farma (AELIS.FP)

      • UK: Elixirr International (ELIX.LN), Wilmington (WIL.LN), Creo Medical Group (CREO.LN)

  • Data:

    • Economics:

      • UK Aug Retail Sales +0.7% y/y vs consensus +0.6% and prior revised +0.8% from +1.1%

      • Germany Aug PPI (2.2%) y/y vs consensus (1.8%) and prior (1.5%)

      • France Sep Business Survey 96 vs consensus 96 and prior revised 97 from 96

    • Markets:

      • WTI Crude (Oct 25): ($0.64) or (1.01%) to $62.93

      • €-$ (0.0049) or (0.41%) to 1.1740

      • £-$ (0.0083) or (0.61%) to 1.3472

      • €-£ +0.0018 to 0.8714

      • S&P 500 +0.04%

        • Performance year-to-date

        • FTSE 100: +12.77%

        • DAX: +18.74%

        • CAC: +6.41%

        • MIB: +23.92% Stoxx 600: +9.16%

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